Without a doubt, Valentine's day is a holiday that convinces individuals to take a moment to dedicate time and affection to those that they love, and more particularly, that special person who has stolen their heart, attention, and thoughts. It's nearly safe to say that this holiday is one where extra efforts of affection are made and dating increases. As women enter the dating phase, there are a number of things to look forward to. One of those things is the first official date. While a number of things may be floating through a woman's mind about the first date, all women wonder the same thing: "What should I wear"? For the perfect look, and a successful date, take these 5 tips with you when trying to figure out what to wear for your first date!

Be Sure That Your Outfit is Comfortable On a first date, comfort is a must. No one wants to be uptight, tired, or uncomfortable while out for the first time with someone who has interest in them. One way to assure comfort is by making sure your style caters to your comfort:

- Be sure to dress for the climate.- Consider the atmosphere. - Wear shoes that won't cause discomfort- Wear clothing that feeds your confidence and fit well

Avoid Physically Revealing Too Much: To be honest, a first date is indeed an occasion to dress to impress, to be attractive, and put your best look forward. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that your look needs to be provocative or overly-revealing. Doing so could cause a distraction from your personality and possibly send the wrong message to your date.

Consider Colors: On a first date, one simple way to enhance your beauty and radiance is by going for your best colors. Keep your color scheme complementing and inviting, yet simple and practical. This goes for makeup too. While makeup is an avenue for creativity, keep in mind that this is a first date...not a high-fashion photo shoot. Go for neutrals and close-to-natural makeup tones and styles.

Keep It More Simple Than Usual: There's a big difference between dressing for the club and dressing for a first date where that special someone has invested time, money, energy, and interest in you. When someone worthy takes you on a date, they want to see YOU. no gimmicks, no costume, no heavy disguise. No need to over-do your first date. Go for simplicity, cleanliness, neatness, and confidence. Wear lighter fragrance, and go easy on the makeup.

Be Authentic: Women always worry about what to wear, and often times, blogs, magazines, and other style experts try to formulate a mass solution for women to follow and comply to on their first date. However, one solution does not work for all women. The best policy is to tap into authenticity and give your best look. A first date is all about someone getting to know you better, so you want all authentic parts of yourself, including your style, to be present.

What did you wear on your first date? Tell me your stories in the comments below!